This Traeger Grilled Asparagus is such a simple side dish that is packed with flavor. These asparagus spears are smoked to perfection on a pellet grill and then topped with lemon zest, shaved parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper. This dish will become a favorite for everyone!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Grilled Asparagus is the best - Grilling + smoking asparagus is one of my favorite ways to prepare one of my favorite vegetables, and I know you’ll feel the same! If you’re looking for more grilled asparagus recipes definitely try these Smoked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles.
- Such an easy side dish! - I love cooking on our traeger grill because it’s mess free and really cuts down on dishes! These Smoked Vegetables are another family favorite. Plus with smoked and grilled side dishes you can cook alongside your main dish on the traeger like this Traeger Grilled Salmon.
- Delicious and full of flavor - This asparagus has tons of delicious smokey flavor that is enhanced and made even more delicious with the lemon zest and parmesan cheese! It's fancy enough to serve alongside this Reverse Seared
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Ingredient Notes
- Fresh asparagus - I recommend using thick asparagus stalks to prevent them from falling through the grill grates or overcooking too quickly.
- Olive Oil - Avocado oil is another great option!
How To Make This Recipe
- Preheat the traeger (or other pellet grill) to 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Trim the woody ends from the bunch of asparagus then rinse and pat dry. Place asparagus spears in a large shallow bowl and drizzle with the oil and lemon juice. Use your hands to massage the oil into the asparagus.
- Sprinkle the asparagus with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and then mix with your hands to make sure they’re well coated.
- Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates in a single layer. Allow the asparagus to cook for 25-35 minutes (depending on how crisp you like your veggies) until done to your liking!
- Use tongs to toss the asparagus once or twice during the smoking and cooking process.
- Remove the asparagus spears from the grill and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!
Note: I recommend thick asparagus for this recipe but if your asparagus is on the skinny side, you can use a grill basket or foil packet or boat and adjust the cooking time as needed.
How To Serve This Smoked Asparagus
This asparagus dish goes great with your favorite chicken breast recipes like this Traeger Smoked Chicken Breast! Try it along these main dishes as well:
Reverse Seared Tomahawk Steak
Smoked Shrimp Skewers
Smoked Jerk Chicken
Recipe Variations
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning - Add a teaspoon or two of to the asparagus before cooking for an extra kick of flavor!
- Balsamic Vinegar - Swap the lemon juice in this recipe for balsamic vinegar for a delicious twist.
- Coconut Aminos - This is a great gluten free and soy free alternative to soy sauce. Drizzling a tablespoon onto the asparagus with the olive oil will give this asparagus an extra bit of savory flavor.
- Add additional veggies - To really bulk up this side dish, add additional veggies such as halved brussel sprouts or quartered small red potatoes. Grill them along with the asparagus in a grill basket. Place grill basket directly on the pellet smoker or hot grill until tender and cooked to your liking.
Recipe FAQ’s
Absolutely! Preheat the grill according to the manufacturers directions and grill or smoke the asparagus over medium high heat until the asparagus is bright green or crispy to your liking.
Any flavor of wood chips work well with this recipe. Hickory gives the asparagus the most classic smokey flavor, while apple, cherry, and maple will give the veggies a more mild and slightly sweet flavor.
This asparagus recipes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating it (without the parmesan) by brushing it with a little olive oil and placing it back on the traeger over medium heat until warmed. Top the warmed asparagus with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Traeger Asparagus
Equipment
- Traeger or other pellet grill
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ large lemon juiced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shaved
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the traeger (or other pellet grill) to 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Trim the woody ends from the bunch of asparagus then rinse and pat dry. Place asparagus spears in a large shallow bowl and drizzle with the oil and lemon juice. Use your hands to massage the oil into the asparagus.
- Sprinkle the asparagus with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and then mix with your hands to make sure they’re well coated.
- Place the asparagus directly on the grill grates in a single layer. Allow the asparagus to cook for 25-35 minutes (depending on how crisp you like your veggies) until done to your liking!
- Use tongs to toss the asparagus once or twice during the smoking and cooking process.
- Remove the asparagus spears from the grill and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh asparagus - I recommend using thick asparagus stalks to prevent them from falling through the grill grates or overcooking too quickly. If your asparagus is on the skinny side, you can use a grill basket or foil packet or boat and adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Charcoal Grill - Preheat the grill according to the manufacturers directions and grill or smoke the asparagus over medium high heat until the asparagus is bright green or crispy to your liking.
- Any flavor of wood chips work well with this recipe. Hickory gives the asparagus the most classic smokey flavor, while apple, cherry, and maple will give the veggies a more mild and slightly sweet flavor.
- This asparagus recipes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating it (without the parmesan) by brushing it with a little olive oil and placing it back on the traeger over medium heat until warmed. Top the warmed asparagus with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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